# Spouse Becomes Uncomfortably Sensitive After Orgasm > Partner's sudden sensitivity after orgasm causes discomfort during intimacy. - Title: Spouse Becomes Uncomfortably Sensitive After Orgasm | Shortify - Summary: Partner's sudden sensitivity after orgasm causes discomfort during intimacy. Partner becomes overly sensitive to touch after orgasm, causing discomfort… - Keywords: orgasm, sensitivity, spouse, intimacy, discomfort, sexual health, Slate Magazine - Source: Slate Magazine — https://slate.com/advice/2026/11/sex-advice-orgasm-reaction-spouse.html?via=rss - Author: Rich Juzwiak - Published: 2026-11-04T17:30:00+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: orgasm, sensitivity, spouse, intimacy, discomfort, sexual health ## Spouse's reaction after orgasm When I orgasm, I become instantly and insanely sensitive anywhere near my penis. > When I orgasm, I become instantly and insanely sensitive anywhere near my penis ## Partner's behavior during sensitivity He likes to be up close and prolong ejaculation by continuing to stroke and lick. > He likes to be up close and prolong ejaculation by continuing to stroke and lick ## Partner's response to discomfort I experience intense discomfort but he gets aggressive and domineering by continuing to try to be close. > I experience intense discomfort but he gets aggressive and domineering by continuing to try to be close ## Spouse's reaction to communication We've talked about it while far removed from the bedroom but I try to convey how much this is turning me off. > We've talked about it while far removed from the bedroom but I try to convey how much this is turning me off ## Spouse's behavior outside bedroom He is kind, loving, and generous outside of the bedroom. > He is kind, loving, and generous outside of the bedroom ## Spouse's control issue He loses control when I become sensitive after orgasm, continuing despite my discomfort. > He loses control when I become sensitive after orgasm, continuing despite my discomfort ## Spouse's inability to respect consent His continuing despite my discomfort shows he cannot respect my consent or revocation of it. > His continuing despite my discomfort shows he cannot respect my consent or revocation of it ## Spouse's potential need for help If he cannot stay in control, he needs to do some soul-searching and seek help. > If he cannot stay in control, he needs to do some soul-searching and seek help ## Spouse's possible PTSD I wonder if this is related to childhood trauma, as I was often brought to tears by brothers' antics. > I wonder if this is related to childhood trauma, as I was often brought to tears by brothers' antics ## Spouse's current behavior This issue has only become a problem in the last few years and I'm far removed from my childhood. > This issue has only become a problem in the last few years and I'm far removed from my childhood ## Spouse's need for communication I need him to stop touching my penis after I cum, but he cannot do this. > I need him to stop touching my penis after I cum, but he cannot do this ## Spouse's possible solution Consider using a safe word if physically removing his hand feels uncomfortable. > Consider using a safe word if physically removing his hand feels uncomfortable ## Spouse's responsibility His continuing despite my discomfort is inexcusable and he needs to respect my consent. > His continuing despite my discomfort is inexcusable and he needs to respect my consent ## Spouse's potential consequences Many would leave a partner who proves unable to control himself, especially when it happens repeatedly. > Many would leave a partner who proves unable to control himself, especially when it happens repeatedly ## Key takeaway Partner becomes overly sensitive to touch after orgasm, causing discomfort during sexual activity.